Childminder EY395660

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 August 2017 30 March 2015

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not have a secure knowledge of changes to safeguarding matters, with regard to indicators that children are at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas about right and wrong. She does not fully understand her duty to prevent children being drawn into situations which put them at significant risk of harm.  Children do not always receive a sufficiently challenging play and learning experience. The childminder does not always adapt activities well enough to fully meet the individual learning needs of the children participating.  The childminder does not consistently support children's developing awareness of the importance of good hygiene practices.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is committed to the improvement of the provision. She talks with her co-childminder daily to reflect on what has gone well and what needs to be improved.  The childminder demonstrates friendly and trusting partnerships with parents. She keeps them informed about their children's day and learning. They are encouraged to remain involved in their children's learning.  The childminder provides a welcoming care and learning environment where children are happy and settled. She builds close emotional bonds with the children. They enjoy her attention and readily invite her to join in their play.  Children develop a good sense of belonging. They are familiar with the consistent routines and know what happens next at any point during the day.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 develop knowledge and understanding of the government's statutory 'Prevent' duty guidance for England and Wales 2015. 30/11/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 focus more closely on ensuring that activities are adapted well enough so that all children are able to be fully engaged in their play and learning  reinforce children's growing awareness of the importance of good hygiene practices more consistently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector discussed children's learning and looked at a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the qualifications of the childminder. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder is not confident about how to recognise or manage concerns that a child or family is being drawn into extreme behaviours or views. However, she does have a good awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to report concerns. The childminder maintains mandatory qualifications, such as paediatric first aid, to ensure that she is able to meet children's emergency health needs. She makes good use of training opportunities to keep up to date. Since her last inspection, the childminder has improved how she shares information with others who provide care and learning for the children, in order to ensure an effective two-way flow of information. Written testimonials from parents demonstrate the high regard they have for the childminder, describing her as, 'Kind, calm and patient'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder actively engages in the children's play and involves them in routine activities. For example, when it is time for snack, children are invited to help prepare the fruit. They develop their coordination as the childminder helps them to use the knife to cut the fruit into segments. The childminder talks to them about the safe use of knives and children readily suggest that if they are not careful they might cut themselves. Occasionally when the same activity is provided for all of the children, it is sometimes not adapted sufficiently for older children and they quickly lose interest. The childminder observes children as they play and evaluates her observations effectively. She is aware of where each child is in their learning and what she needs to do to support their progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in some aspects of safeguarding mean that children's welfare is not fully protected. In addition, the childminder does not fully support children's developing awareness of good health. For example, routines for handwashing before preparing food are not consistently applied to help children understand about the importance of good hygiene. The childminder supports children effectively as they move from home to her provision. Settling-in procedures are tailored to the individual needs of each child and their family, helping children to develop secure emotional attachments. The childminder finds out about children's individual routines for sleeping and feeding through her discussions with parents. She continues these, promoting continuity of care. The childminder sets clear, consistent and age-appropriate boundaries for the children. She reminds them of these when needed. Children learn to negotiate the use of toys and resources and they

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning, such as moving on to nursery or school. They are confident to lead their own learning, playing independently as well as with adult support. Children develop their physical skills in the well-resourced garden. They enjoy regular outings into the local community.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395660 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1093948 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Bury St. Edmunds. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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